During this morning's Nintendo Direct presentation, a new game from Game Freak, the folks behind Pokemon, was announced. Rhythm Hunter Harmo Knight is a mix between rhythm gaming and platforming. Jumps and attacks in stages will create good harmony with correct timing, according to Andriasang. The game footage (above) shows a fun art style and some note-bashing. Right up my alley.

The release is set for September 5 in Japan, priced at an inexpensive 1,800 yen (about $20).

timeline following:⇓ Rhythm Hunter Harmo Knight

Nintendo has announced that our lord and savior and one true amiibo, Marth, will be back in stores in late April. A little late for him and his friend Ike to join the fight in Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., which will have already been released in March.
Finally, our prayers to Reggie have worked. Praise to Iwata. May our enemies' amiibo burn in hell.
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